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Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit 2025

Worldwide, the climate non-profit saw nearly 50 per cent more companies embarking on sustainability reporting this year. A record number of firms in Asia Pacific and North America face rising calls for nature disclosures.

6 Aug 2025

John Haffner, deputy director of sustainability, Hang Lung Properties, says internal advocacy has been key to driving the sustainability agenda. Image: ReThink 2

Having "stretch targets" can spur innovation, says the sustainability chief for one of Hong Kong's largest real estate firms in the latest episode of …

Lower-middle income countries in the region will bear the highest cost of stopping plastic waste from leaking into the oceans, found a report by …

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Businesses need enabling policies to support an ambitious, 1.5°C-aligned transition but government signals are unclear, says Energy Shift Institute’s Christina Ng. Experts say impending …

The new tariff mechanism is expected to increase costs for ultra-high voltage users such as data centres, but can also drive adoption of clean …

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One in three people in informal settlements in the global south live in floodplains and are at risk of a “disastrous flood”.

6 Aug 2025

Climate change is creating “new vulnerabilities” for pandemics, according to new research.

India is heating up, but its cities are stuck with short-term fixes, lacking the money and planning to protect millions.

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Malaysia's new sustainability reporting mandate drives corporate accountability, challenging businesses to align with global emissions standards and reshape their supply chains for a low-carbon future.

11 Jul 2025 • News

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Indonesians gather to see the Garuda palace at Nusantara, East Kalimantan

Concerns exist over the Prabowo administration's commitment to Nusantara's development, given its other priorities, unmet investment targets, and uncertainties surrounding coordination, transparency, and long-term vision. By Yanuar Nugroho and Julia Lau

5 Aug 2025

Arguments that LNG is replacing coal fail to stand up to scrutiny when considering the growth of renewables, coal plant outages, and long-term cost trends in the Philippines’ energy market. By Sam Reynolds

Electric arc furnace technology can produce steel with lower emissions than traditional processes.

Australia’s economic future may depend on whether it can green its exports fast enough to meet China's decarbonisation needs. By Christoph Nedopil

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A report by WWF finds that Hong Kong could lose 25 per cent of its biodiversity to new developments such as the North Metropolis.

A new report predicts Hong Kong could lose one quarter of its wildlife to new developments. WWF Hong Kong conservation head Dr Bosco Chan and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden's Dr Stephan Gale tell the EB Podcast that developers must build in ways that protect nature and bolster climate resilience.

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Cover_Sustainability Leadership Youth A-List 2025

From tackling the fast fashion crisis to powerful storytelling, this year’s list recognises the work of young innovators and trailblazers pioneering sustainable solutions for long-lasting impact.

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As geopolitical uncertainties cloud the horizon, leaders who uphold the values of climate justice, diplomacy and equity in their work are recognised for their contributions in the sustainability sector.

USAID Philippines humanitarian assistance

As regional donors are urged to give more, many say it is not just about plugging immediate gaps from the sudden pullout, but buying time for aid-reliant projects to diversify funding models, which have been "overdue for an overhaul".

Increasing allocations and giving states more freedom on how they can spend EFT funds could make this mechanism more effective, say conservationists. Malaysia's environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi also agrees there is a good basis to make the scheme more permanent, but in-depth discussions must be held with the states, he told Eco-Business.

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29 May 2025

A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

19 May 2025

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11 May 2025

Economic fears look set to trump any concerns about climate change among voters, according to street interviews conducted by Eco-Business.

30 Apr 2025

Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

On the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa, sits a bustling garment factory owned by Cape Union Mart, one of the country’s best-known outdoor apparel retailers.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

UN report highlights urgent financing solutions to achieve the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

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Unlocking capital for sustainability Insights Report 2024

The world is just five years away from a deadline to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, part of a comprehensive global blueprint to reconcile economic progress with environmental …